Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Victoria University of Wellington
Subject area
Teacher Education: Early Childhood (Pre-Service)
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
Total student fees
$7,961
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will have advanced skills in early childhood teaching and will be confident and competent beginning teachers. They will have well developed pedagogical knowledge and practical experience of early childhood settings and will be qualified to teach to the objectives of Te Whariki, the curriculum framework for the ECE sector. Postgraduate study opportunities include a Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Professional Development (60/120 credits by course work), leading to a Master of Education (120-credit thesis).
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
A degree or primary teaching qualification, and the good character and fitness-to-teach requirements of the New Zealand Teachers Council. Applicants with English as a second language will be required to supply IELTS results.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1 Year
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$7,961 | $7,961 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$13,884 | $13,884 |
| Total | $21,845 | $21,845 |
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Student Success
96%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 842 864
Phone: (04) 472 1000
Fax: (04) 499 4601
Email: info-desk@vuw.ac.nz
Web: http://www.vuw.ac.nz
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